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MHZ 8202

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 8202
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 67,608 miles

Driver's seat insecure runner corroded (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 174KG (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center out rigger (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle over GVW 3040KG

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,608 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,608 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired doorsill (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorsill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 67,610 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 67,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,608 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,608 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,608 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,608 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,212 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 65,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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MHZ 8202 is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHZ 8202, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHZ 8202 is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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